Abstract: A method for the mobilization of a transposable element is provided. The method comprises the steps of a) providing an inhibitor of DNA methylation, and/or an inhibitor of transcription, and b) contacting the inhibitor(s) with a cell comprising inactivated transposable elements, yielding a cell with mobilized transposable elements. In a second aspect of the invention a method for increasing the genetic and/or epigenetic variation in a plurality of eukaryotic organisms is provided. The method comprises the steps of i. providing an inhibitor of DNA methylation and/or an inhibitor of transcription, ii. contacting the organism with the inhibitor(s) and iii. propagating the organism.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are media, kits, systems and methods for achieving micropropagation of a T-R date palm on a commercially relevant scale. Compositions and methods for each stage of micropropagation, including initiation, elongation, and rooting are disclosed in the present application.

Abstract: A hybrid mint plant characterized by an essential oil composition profile, methods of cultivating the hybrid mint plant, and methods of producing an essential oil composition with the essential oil composition profile using the hybrid mint plant are disclosed.

Abstract: A hybrid mint plant characterized by an essential oil composition profile, methods of cultivating the hybrid mint plant, and methods of producing an essential oil composition with the essential oil composition profile using the hybrid mint plant are disclosed.

Abstract: The Delosperma plant (1) comprises a flower with more than 150 petals, wherein the number of the petals consists of the number of outer petals (1a) and the number of inner petaloids (1b) around a pistil of the flower. This configuration shows that it is possible to produce the Delosperma plant (1) with a characteristic of having a large number of petals (more than twice as much) than conventional cultivars of Delosperma.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSK6143 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSK6143 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSB3847 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSB3847 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSC0111 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSC0111 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSD7749 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSD7749 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Provided herein are white rust resistant plants of the genus Chrysanthemum and seeds, plant parts, plant cells and progeny thereof. Also provided herein are markers for identifying white rust resistant plants of the genus Chrysanthemum. Specifically, the present invention relates to plant belonging to the genus Chrysanthemum, the plants are resistant to white rust and the plants comprise in their genome at least one genomic region, or gene or allele, providing white rust resistance, the white rust resistance providing genomic region, or gene or allele, is genetically linked to a nucleic acid sequence comprised in at least one copy in the genome of the resistant plants and is represented by SEQ ID No. 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-233 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-233 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-233 RZ.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 5CN0130, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 5CN0130. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 5CN0130 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 5CN0130.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 5CN0125, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 5CN0125. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 5CN0125 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 5CN0125.

Abstract: Provided herein are sprouting broccoli plants, or Brassica oleracea convar. botrytis var. asparagoides plants, with one or more improved phenotypes such as floret development in a single horizontal plane allowing simultaneous harvest of all florets, a reduced cultivation period until harvest and/or not requiring exposure to a cold period below 15° C. during at least one to two weeks. Also provided herein are seeds, cells and plant parts, especially harvestable plant parts such as florets, of the present plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Ofree, a novel wheat cultivar produced by crossing Keumkang wheat and Olgeuru wheat, in which low-molecular-weight glutenin subunit (LMW-GS) alleles located at the Glu-B3 loci (major cause of gluten intolerance) and ?-5 gliadin genes (major cause of wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (WDEIA)) have been deleted; a method of developing a new wheat cultivar using Ofree; wheat flour produced from Ofree; a method of producing a processed food using the wheat flour; and a processed food produced by the aforementioned production method. It is expected that Ofree provided in the present invention can be widely used for the production of processed foods capable of preventing the onset of celiac disease caused by gluten intolerance and the onset of WDEIA.

Abstract: The cleaning of milk transporting conduit structure involves introducing fluid and an amount of gas into the milk transporting conduit structure, which causes a slug of fluid to be formed in and forwarded through the milk transporting conduit structure. A sensor arrangement measures at least one parameter related to the slug, and repeatedly forwards updatings of the at least one measured parameter to the data processor. Based thereon, the data processor produces an indicator of at least one quality of the cleaning process. The indicator reflects a cross-sectional profile of the slug at at least one position in the milk transporting conduit structure.

Abstract: A methylphenidate, particularly including dextro-threo-methylphenidate, is administered to a subject to treat a speech, gait or limb impairment secondary to a genetically acquired pre-frontal cortex processing disease or disorder, particularly including multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Angelman syndrome, Rett syndrome and Fragile-X syndrome.

Abstract: A method targeted for waste removal using an all-natural pine pellet to be used in an indoor canine (dog) litter box. An all-natural pine pellet made from natural pine sawdust/pine sawdust particles, compressed and formed to make a pellet for the specific use in a canine litter box. This all-natural pine pellet litter is naturally highly absorbent; dust free; odor controlling and biodegradable. Canine (dog) specific, urinates on said all-natural pine pellet, the pine pellet swells over time, pine pellet breaks down back into its original form of all-natural pine sawdust/pine sawdust particles, and when canine (dog) defecates on said all-natural pine pellet, the pine pellet remains solid for easy removal of solid waste.

Abstract: A pet feeder for slowing food consumption with a height adjustable stand. The elevated pet feeder includes a bowl having an inner surface, an outer surface, a sidewall extending from a base of the bowl, and a cavity with an open upper end for receiving contents. The sidewall includes spaced markings each designating a different volume within the cavity. Further, an impediment extends from the center of the base of the bowl with a propeller removably secured to the impediment, such that the impediment and propeller in combination can slow food consumption. The elevated pet feeder includes a receptacle that receives the bowl. A stand extends from the receptacle and can adjust the height of the receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for drying pets include a blower that directs a flow of air through one or two tubes to one or two mitts. The one or two mitts receive the flow of air from the blower and direct the flow of air through perforations to dry the pet. The air may flow through tapered channels within the mitts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pet device. The pet device may include a housing and a porous element. The housing may define a cavity and including a front portion. The front portion may define a plurality of through holes passing from an exterior surface of the housing to the cavity. The porous element may be size to fit within the cavity. The porous element may be impregnate with a first substance.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly house cat scratcher with simple folding and assembling mainly comprises a first cat scratching board and a second cat scratching board. The first and second cat scratching boards have a first and second shell and a first and second clawing portion. The first and second shells have troughs. The first and second clawing portions have the clawing surface structure produced by die cutting after paper compression. Holes are provided on the clawing surface structures for clawing by house cats, and the first and second clawing portion are assembled in troughs of the first and second shell. A first junction is configured between the first shell and the second shell, and the first cat scratching board is rotated corresponding to the second cat scratching board via the first junction, enabling the first shell and the second cat scratching boards to be folded or unfolded.

Abstract: An estimation method performed by a computer, the method comprising: distinguishing ground-off and landing timings of respective four limbs of an animal based on measurement data acquired by using a motion sensor attached to the animal which has four limbs, and identifying a limb which interlocks with a disorder of a motion waveform upon a motion of the animal, based on the distinguished ground-off and landing timings of each of the four limbs of the animal.

Abstract: A nectar pouch for use with a hummingbird feeder includes a main body forming an interior cavity for containing liquid nectar. A resealable opening in the upper end of the pouch allows the pouch to be sealed with liquid nectar inside for distribution, and to further be attached to a hummingbird feeder for dispersion of the liquid nectar when the pouch is inverted. A tab is hingedly attached to the bottom of the pouch, moveable between an extended position and a folded position. In the extended position the tab allows the nectar pouch and attached hummingbird feeder to be suspended from a structure. When folded, the tab lies flush with the bottom end to allow the pouch to stand upright and to allow the pouch to be package in standard flat bottomed containers while standing upright. Various embodiment of the nectar pouch are shown and described.

Abstract: A device for reorientation of eggs deposited in the hollow open cells of a tray. The device is intended to reorientate at least one egg from the tray along a substantially vertical axis. The device includes at least one reorientation element capable of moving between a low position and a high position with respect to the cell containing the egg to be reorientated. The reorientation element includes a lower seat on which the upright rods are fixed, the upper ends of the rods being able to spread out with respect to each other on contact with the egg to be re-orientated, the upright rods being intended to interpose themselves between the cell and the egg, in the high position, so as to damp and guide a movement of the egg under the effect of its weight to a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: A frame assembly for an aquarium is disclosed. The frame assembly supports a pair of doors, each enclosed by a door frame, which can slide back and forth on the frame assembly. The frame assembly can be secured to both a front wall and to a pair of sidewalls of an enclosure having an open top. A cover can close the open top to form an aquarium for amphibians.

Abstract: An aquarium is disclosed. The aquarium includes a front wall, a back wall and a pair of sidewalls all extending upward from a bottom wall and being secured thereto. The front wall is shorter in height than the pair of sidewalls. The aquarium also includes a frame assembly. A pair of doors is slidably mounted within the frame assembly. A cover can be used to close the open top to form an aquarium for amphibians.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an aquarium and its method of use are disclosed. In some embodiments, the aquarium includes a first container for holding water and fish, plants, and/or other aquatic organism, a second container for collecting dirty water, and a passageway arranged to flush water from the first container to the second container. The passageway is in fluid communication with an outlet of the first container. The second container is arranged to receive the outlet such that fluid flows from the passageway, through the outlet, and into the second container. The outlet may be selectively opened by a user via a valve. Opening the valve causes gravity to flush water and debris from the first container, through the passageway, through the valve and into the second container, where the dirty water can be stored or discarded by disconnecting the second container from the aquarium ad dumping the dirty water.

Abstract: A revised technique for preparing human tissues and organs aiming at application to medical use is provided. With this technique, function per cell is greatly improved and great reduction in production cost is realized. A method of preparing an organ bud, comprising culturing vascular endothelial cells, mesenchymal cells and a tissue or organ cell in vitro in the presence of blood cells. Also provided are an organ bud prepared by the above method and a method of preparing a tissue or an organ using the organ bud. Using the same organ bud, there are provided a method of transplanting an organ bud, a method of regeneration or function recovery of a tissue or an organ, a method of preparing a non-human chimeric animal, and a method of evaluating a drug.

Abstract: An autonomous feed delivery platform configured to navigate through a facility and deliver insect feed to multiple insect habitats located within the facility. In some cases, the feed delivery platform may be configured to deliver the feed to multiple insect habitats at substantially the same time.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a transformer device that attaches to a paddle for fishing. The device may attach to a single or double ended paddle. In any embodiment, the device includes a reel mount that enables a fishing reel to be mounted to the shaft of a paddle. The device also includes a rod mount that removably attaches to a shaft of a paddle. In one embodiment, the reel mount and the rod mount are independently attachable and positionable along a paddle shaft. The rod mount can removably accept and secure a fishing rod including guides for fishing line. One or more rods can be interchangeably coupled to the rod mount. In another embodiment, the rod mount includes a catch for retaining a rod within a ferrule of the rod mount. The device is attachable to a typical paddle to permit fishing while a user propels a watercraft.

Abstract: An insect trap formed from a sheet that defines an adhesive surface, the sheet including on two opposite ends engaging means in order to engage said opposite ends together. The adhesive surface is curved when the opposite ends are engaged together, thus allowing the insect trap to be used in any location, including inside a cupboard or on a table.

Abstract: A insect killing assembly for attracting and killing insects includes a container. A liquid may be poured into the container thereby facilitating the liquid to attract insects to the container. A shock unit is removably coupled to the container. The shock unit electrocutes the insects when the insects attempt to enter the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a treatment liquid to a respective agricultural crop, including means for diffusing the treatment liquid, which comprise means for emitting a flow of air for diffusion of the treatment liquid, in particular fan-style diffusion, and means for dispensing the treatment liquid inside the flow of air for diffusing the treatment liquid, connected with means, in particular a respective tank for containing the treatment liquid; the dispensing means including a dispensing body having an inner chamber for conveying the liquid, respective inlet opening means of the treatment liquid, and nozzle means for escape of the liquid in the flow of air for diffusion of the treatment liquid, in communication with or opening into the inner conveying chamber; the inlet into the conveying chamber being defined by a plurality of openings leading into the inner chamber for conveying the liquid.

Abstract: A fluid sprayer includes a tank containing fluid therein and a nozzle assembly in communication with the tank to receive fluid therefrom and to atomize the fluid. The fluid sprayer also includes a blower assembly positioned upstream of the nozzle assembly for dispersing the atomized fluid from the nozzle assembly into the surroundings of the fluid sprayer and a discharge chute positioned downstream of the blower assembly into which the atomized fluid from the nozzle assembly is sprayed before being discharged vertically upward and into the surroundings of the fluid sprayer. The nozzle assembly includes at least one discharge port having a discharge axis oriented perpendicular to a direction of airflow exiting the discharge chute.

Abstract: A fluid sprayer includes a tank containing fluid therein and a rotary atomizer in communication with the tank to receive fluid therefrom and to atomize the fluid. The fluid sprayer also includes a blower assembly positioned upstream of the rotary atomizer for dispersing the atomized fluid from the rotary atomizer into the surroundings of the fluid sprayer and a discharge chute positioned downstream of the blower assembly into which the atomized fluid from the rotary atomizer is sprayed before being discharged upward and into the surroundings of the fluid sprayer. The rotary atomizer includes a plurality of fan blades coupled to a hub. The fan blades are operable to impart rotation to the hub in response to an airflow generated by the blower assembly flowing around the fan blades.

Abstract: A fogger apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The fogger apparatus includes a portable fogger body. A DC blower motor is positioned on the portable fogger body and is powered with a battery, wherein the DC blower motor produces air flow through at least one passageway within the portable fogger body. A quantity of fogging liquid is housed within a container positioned on the portable fogger body, wherein at least a portion of the quantity of fogging liquid is dispensable from the container. An activation switch controls at least one of activation of the DC blower motor and dispensing of the portion of the quantity of fogging liquid. A mixing chamber receives the air flow and the dispensed portion of the quantity of fogging liquid. The dispensed portion of the quantity of fogging liquid is expelled through a nozzle as a particulate having adjustable droplets sizes.

Abstract: The invention refers to an animal trap, in particular a rat or mouse trap, comprising a catching device (M2) with a one-way segment and at least one killing device (M3, M6), in which a caught animal (T) can be killed, and that has an outlet area positioned downstream of a killing device through which the animal can be released from the animal trap.

Abstract: Rat attractant compositions attractive to the rat species Rattus norvegicus are disclosed, which compositions are constituted of compounds found in the headspace volatiles of male urine odor or female urine odor. Said compositions are respectively termed male pheromone blend (MPB) and comprises 2-heptanone, 4-heptanone, 3-ethyl-2-heptanone, 2-octanone, 2-nonanone, and 4-nonanone in a ratio of 10:100:10:1:1:10 respectively, or female pheromone blend (FPB) and comprises 2-methyl-butyric acid, 3-methyl-butyric acid, heptanal, hexanoic acid, 2-phenylacetaldehyde, nonanal, and decanal in a ratio of 20:20:10:30:5:20:10. Devices including the rat attractant compositions, and methods of using said rat attractant compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically deterring pest with a light projection on the ground that is perceived as a predator by pests such as birds, which triggers a fear reaction from the birds to leave the area. The apparatus is designed to project a large beam of more than 60 mm diameter in visible light with sufficient power to be seen during daylight. The apparatus is adapted to pan and tilt continuously and randomly within specified limits that are programmed to project the beam in various areas and protect the areas from birds. The apparatus relies on a robotic arm or orientable support mounted on a frame that can be displaced or repositioned easily thanks to a forklift. Methods for activating and controlling the apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a protective device for elements, particularly exposed lines, in a vehicle, preferably a hybrid or electric vehicle which comprises at least one electrical machine and at least one power-electronic system, wherein a noise is generated in the ultrasonic range within the power-electronic system and/or within the at least one electrical machine.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for deterring wildlife, such as bats and birds, from drawing too proximate to an operating wind turbine. Wildlife species may be sensitive to transmitted frequencies, such as ultrasonic frequencies above the range of human hearing. For example, bats may avoid areas where ultrasonic frequencies are being emitted, either because the emitted ultrasonic frequency interferes with the echolocation of the bat, or because encountering the ultrasonic frequency is uncomfortable for the bat. In some aspects, acoustic transmitters may be arranged along a length of a blade of a wind turbine. A controller may direct the acoustical transmitters to transmit signals having ultrasonic frequencies to deter wildlife encounters. The controller may direct the transmitters to transmit only during periods where wildlife encounters are likely to occur (e.g. at night, during migration seasons, during favorable weather conditions, or the like).

Abstract: The present invention relates to reduction of erythrocyte sedimentation rate in a blood sample. In particular, formulations, compositions, articles of manufacture, kits and methods for reduced erythrocyte sedimentation rate in a blood sample are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention generally relate to prolonging viability of bodily tissue, especially lung tissue, through the use of an expandable accumulator to maintain a constant pressure within the lumen of the organ even during external pressure fluctuations due to, for example, flight. Systems and methods may include prolonging donor organ viability in storage through the use of an organ container that mimics the geometry and orientation of the organ in vivo.

Abstract: Technologies for cryopreserving ungulate embryos for implantation into recipient females are described.

Abstract: Compositions are provided which i) consists essentially of a siloxane defoamer and an alkoxylated C4-10 alcohol, ii) are aqueous concentrates comprising composition i), an adjuvant, and an electrolyte, and iii) are aqueous formulations obtainable by diluting compositions ii). Furthermore the use of compositions i) and ii) for in the preparation of agricultural formulations iii) and the use of such formulations iii) to treat a field or plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for controlling plant diseases containing a compound represented by the following Formula (1): a compound represented by the following Formula (2): and a compound represented by the following Formula (3): In Formula (3), a combination of R1, R2, R3, and R4 is a combination in which R1 represents a methyl group, R2 represents a trifluoromethyl group, and both R3 and R4 represent a fluorine atom, or a combination in which both R1 and R2 represent a difluoromethyl group, R3 represents a chlorine atom, and R4 represents a methanesulfonyloxy group. The present invention also provides a method for controlling plant diseases, comprising applying an effective amount of the compound of Formula (1), the compound of Formula (2), and the compound of Formula (3) to a plant or soil for cultivating a plant, each having an excellent controlling activity on plant diseases.

Abstract: In crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, the damage caused by insect pests etc. is still immense, and insect pests resistant to existing insecticides have emerged. Under such circumstances, the development of novel agricultural and horticultural insecticides is desired. The present invention provides an agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising, as an active ingredient, a 3H-pyrrolopyridine compound represented by the general formula (1): (wherein A1, A2, and A3 each represent a nitrogen atom or a CH group, R1 represents an ethyl group, R2 and R4 each represent a hydrogen atom, R3 and R7 each represent a haloalkyl group, R5 and R6 each represent a fluorine atom, and m represents 0 or 2), an N-oxide thereof or a salt thereof; and a method for using the agricultural and horticultural insecticide.

Abstract: Provided is a compound and composition capable of increasing a sugar content in a fruit by a simple method, without being restricted by a cultivation area of a plant or a climatic environment. The agent for increasing a sugar content in a fruit of a plant comprises a compound represented by the formula MX as an active ingredient, wherein M represents alkali metal ion or alkaline earth metal ion, and X represents carbonate ion, hydrogen carbonate ion, acetate ion, citrate ion, succinate ion, phosphate ion, hydrogen phosphate ion, or pyrophosphate ion.

Abstract: Provided are an agrochemical composition containing pyribencarb which has good blendability with an agrochemical composition containing etofenprox, and a method for spraying the composition. The agrochemical composition which contains pyribencarb (A) and a surfactant (B), characterized in that as the surfactant (B), a lignin sulfonic acid salt having purity of 85% by mass or more, wherein the content of reducing sugars is less than 5% by mass and the content of sugar sulfonic acids is less than 6% by mass (B1), and a monoalkylarylsulfonic acid salt formalin condensate and/or a polycarboxylic acid salt having mass average molecular weight of 5,000 to 50,000 (B2) are exclusively included; and the method for spraying the composition.